New Grad Registered Nurse, Special Operations, $5K Sign-on Bonus

Covenant Health; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated New Grad Registered Nurse to join their Special Operations team. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide professional nursing care in a supportive environment, while collaborating with a diverse team. You will play a crucial role in patient education and care coordination, ensuring the highest standards are met. With a generous sign-on bonus and impressive shift differentials, this position not only promises a fulfilling career but also the chance to thrive in a vibrant community. Knoxville, known for its stunning natural beauty and rich culture, is the perfect backdrop for your nursing journey.

Benefits

$5,000 Sign on Bonus

Impressive Shift Differentials

Qualifications

• New graduates welcome; must obtain RN license and CPR certification.
• Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and patient education are key.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care and coordinate care planning.
• Collaborate with team members and implement appropriate care plans.

Skills

Patient Education

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Nursing Care

Problem Solving

Education

Registered Nurse License

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

Overview

New Grad Registered Nurse, Special Operations

Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Variable Shifts

$5,000 Sign on Bonus for New Grad RNs

*Impressive Special Operations Differentials in Addition to Existing Shift Differentials*

Special Operation Units:

• Oncology, Post Surgical
• Orthopedic-Neuro, Bariatric
• Acute Renal, Pulmonary
• Complex Medical

Parkwest Overview:

Headquartered in Knoxville, Covenant Health is a community-owned integrated healthcare delivery system and the area’s largest employer. Parkwest is Covenant Health’s and West Knoxville’s premier medical facility and a top-performing heart hospital, offering our patients world-class treatment with all the convenience and warmth of home.

In addition to providing the area’s leading cardiac services, Parkwest has been nationally recognized for award-winning care throughout our facility. For 2020-21, Parkwest received recognition from U.S. News & World Report as one of the “Top 10” hospitals in Tennessee.

Knoxville, located in East Tennessee, is the third largest city in the state, well-known for its proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and is the home of the University of Tennessee. Go Vols! Living in Knoxville means experiencing all four seasons.

Combine all that with the abundant natural beauty of the surrounding mountains, and you have a city that truly offers something for everyone. Knoxville has a vibrant arts culture, seasonal festivals, top-notch food, and incredible outdoor recreation. It’s a perfect blend of big-city amenities and Southern charm.

Position Summary:

Provides professional nursing care within an assigned unit; coordinates care planning with other disciplines.

Recruiter: Angelica Adams || [e-mail] || 865-374-5405

Responsibilities

• Completes nursing history and initiates patient education.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members.
• Implements plan of care appropriate to diagnosis. Evaluates care outcomes.
• Problem solves and coordinates unit/patient care assignments, with supervision.
• Introduces new employees/students to unit routines.
• Participates on unit-based committees.
• Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills (checklist) to include appropriate delivery of care according to the age-specific needs of the population served.
• Supervises LPNs, Nursing Assistants, HUCs, Techs, and sitters.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience: New graduate, within first (1st) year of orientation (move to level II after one (1) year experience).

Licensure Requirement: Must have and maintain Tennessee State RN license. CPR required.